Legal Articles, General Practice

Car insurers may try to minimize claims by asking tricky questions. It's essential to consult with an experienced attorney before answering them.

After your workers' compensation claim is accepted, there are several crucial steps to ensure you receive the full benefits. These include filing a claim form, getting treatment from an approved doctor, obtaining pre-approval for treatment/testing, and staying vigilant to prevent your claim from being denied. While you may not receive a settlement, consulting with an experienced attorney can help you understand your rights and options.

The legal industry is filled with some of the smartest, ambitious and highly educated lawyers. So, what does it take to excel and stand out in the field? Partner John Vukmanovic was interviewed by Authority Magazine to discuss why he chose a career path in law, recent successes, the five traits to be a top lawyer and more.

If you are involved in a parking lot accident in New York, seeking legal assistance is recommended to navigate complexities in determining fault and negotiating with insurance companies.

The top five reasons for divorce in Missouri include extra-marital affairs, incompatibility, miscommunication, financial issues, and constant arguments. This article highlights how divorce can be a painful and trying time for couples and how to find help navigating the process.

This article highlights the risks that auto mechanics face in their line of work, including amputations, respiratory problems, burns, hearing loss, musculoskeletal disorders, and asbestos exposure. It also provides information on seeking compensation if an auto mechanic is injured on the job.

What causes or contributes to motorcycle accidents? A lack of visibility, of course. The number one thing most drivers say after getting into an accident with a motorcycle is, “I never saw him.” But there are also some basic hazards, like the fact that motorcyclists are not protected by much more than their helmets and clothes. Crash on the road or into a passenger car and that’s going to hurt. And then there are motorcycle driver errors—mistakes and dangerous driving habits. Like lane splitting.

If you are injured at work or contract a work-related disease, there are 2 things you must do.

Why do you need to use letters of recommendation in your O-1 visa or EB-1 greencard case? USCIS has to consider any evidence we submit in paper format. There are no live hearings like there would be if a case was in front of a judge or jury. And how are we supposed to convince an immigration officer, who probably doesn't know much about a given field. We can use letters of recommendation from experts in the field to highlight a person's accomplishments and add a lot of detail and color to an immigration case that might otherwise not be that exciting to read. Here we also talk about Matter of Skirball, an Administrative Appeals Office case from 2012 that held that uncontroverted expert opinion testimony must be fairly considered by USCIS. Here is the decision if you want to read it yourself: https://www.justice.gov/sites/default... New episodes all the time - please subscribe! I get asked a lot about the practice of immigration law. Its always in the news, and some of the biggest celebrities on the planet are U.S. immigrants (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sergey Brin, Justin Bieber, Mila Kunis) Got a U.S. immigration question or issue you'd like me to discuss? Let me know in the comments! All clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). Typical legal disclaimer from a lawyer (occupational hazard): This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship. This communication may be construed as legal advertising in some areas.

While thinking about marijuana has come a long way in the past few decades it remains federally criminalized in the United States. That means people wanting to enter the U.S. on visas or green cards, or who don't want to get deported need to think about their choices. There is a narrow waiver under INA 212 (H) for very small amounts of marijuana but its not a process you should want to go through. Until marijuana is federally decriminalized, or a person becomes a U.S. citizen the better choice is to avoid marijuana. New episodes all the time - please subscribe! I get asked a lot about the practice of immigration law. Its always in the news, and some of the biggest celebrities on the planet are U.S. immigrants (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sergey Brin, Justin Bieber, Mila Kunis) Got a U.S. immigration question or issue you'd like me to discuss? Let me know in the comments! All clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). Typical legal disclaimer from a lawyer (occupational hazard): This is not legal advice, nor can I give you legal advice. Sorry! Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship. This communication may be construed as legal advertising in some areas.